2017 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · YC17 YCS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test conducted in November 2025 at 59,697 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the owner addressed the significant mechanical failures identified earlier that year. This success follows a critical failure in March 2025 where the car failed due to a seriously weakened nearside front coil spring, a defect that has since been rectified. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between February 2020 at 36,272 miles and November 2025 at 59,697 miles, the car covered roughly 23,400 miles over five years, suggesting steady, light use. This low annual mileage generally limits the wear on the drivetrain and engine, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes contribute to the degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion seen in the record. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the history shows a recurring issue of worn suspension arm bushes and pins recorded in 2022 and 2023. While the 2025 failure involved a weakened coil spring, the previous report of misting oil on the offside shock absorber suggests the seals are beginning to fail. It is vital to monitor for further signs of corrosion on the coil springs, as the nearside front was previously flagged for structural thinning due to rust. The braking system shows a history of frequent pitting and scoring on discs across both the front and rear axles between 2022 and 2025. While the 2025 test passed, the buyer should verify the current thickness of the discs and check for vibration under braking. Given the history of letting tyres run to the legal limit in 2021 and 2022, a physical inspection of the current tread depth and condition is necessary to ensure basic maintenance is not being neglected again.